languages

Report Shows Rise in World's Endangered Languages

Opinion - February 25, 2009

The latest atlas of the world's languages paints a dire picture of linguistic diversity. more >>

College Board Says, 'Arrivederci, AP Italian'

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - January 9, 2009

Italian-American group falls short of raising enough money to save the Advanced Placement course. more >>

Learn Russian

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - December 18, 2008

The former Cold War superpower is starting to flex its geopolitical muscles again. more >>

Job Universe: Speech Therapists

Money - December 11, 2008

Most speech-language pathologist jobs require a master's degree. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Accent-Reduction Specialist

By Marty Nemko - Money - December 11, 2008

Also known as accent neutralization or accent modification specialists. more >>

Money Talk: Economic Lexicon

Money - November 21, 2008

Definitios of common economic terms to help wade through talk surrounding the financial crisis. more >>

Latin Surges in Popularity

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - October 17, 2008

Great teachers are helping students take a new interest in the ancient language. more >>

Harvard Is Most Mentioned University

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - September 29, 2008

The university beats out Columbia and Michigan in how many times it's referenced in the global print and online media. more >>

European-Language Programs Face Cuts

By Steven Yaccino - On Education - June 5, 2008

Oregon State, Southern California, and Humboldt State universities blame budget woes. more >>

Berkeley Students Rally Against Asian Language Cuts

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - May 9, 2008

Hundreds of UC-Berkeley students rallied to spare the department of East Asian Languages and Cultures from cuts. more >>

Cuts in European-Language Studies

By Lucia Graves - Education - April 17, 2008

As more students study Arabic and Chinese, European-language departments are suffering cutbacks. more >>

Morocco's Berbers Reclaim Their Language and Their Indigenous Culture

By Emma Schwartz - Nation & World - March 13, 2008

The shift is part of a broader push toward pluralism and openness by King Mohammed VI. more >>

Learn Sign Language

By Vicky Hallett - Nation & World - December 20, 2007

Not to bad-mouth English, but there are certain times when words are bound to fail you. more >>